Beltuna Euro IV MIDI Amplified Accordion
This
professional Beltuna accordion would be a dream instrument for a
polka player or a musician who loves the open projection of
non-chambered instrument with hand made reeds. In addition to being a lovely
acoustic instrument with perfect mechanics, it has factory installed
MusicTech KING MAJOR MIDI and stereo Sennheiser condenser
microphones.
This is the compact size model with 18.5" keyboard length as
measured across the keys (without the frame). The accordion weighs
less than 24 lb and is very easy to handle.
Here is a summary of the features.
- Made in Italy
- 4/5 sets of Hand-Made reeds
- 41 keys, 18.5 " keyboard
- wooden keys with pearl key tops - smooth edges - a delight to play
- 4 sets of treble reeds - LMMM
- Musette and concert sounds
(see the link below to hear sound samples)
- 10 treble switches - Bassoon, Bandonion, Accordion 1, Accordion 2,
Master, Musette, Violin 1, Violin 2, Clarinet, and Close (if only
orchestral sounds are used)
- 2 chin switches - Musette and Violin
- Palm Master switch (LMMM)
- 5 sets of bass reeds with low-A reed configuration
- 120 pearl bass buttons, each one is surrounded by felt for very
smooth and silent action
- 5 bass switches including acoustic mute (closes all reeds to allow
playing only electronic bass)
- Factory installed KING MAJOR MIDI
system by MusicTech for treble and bass
- State of the art Hall Effect
(electromagnetic) sensors
- Power supply and cables
included (optional MIDI modules available on request)
- Sennheiser
condenser microphones - the amplified acoustic sound blends
beautifully with the electronics voices
- Separate
Volume controls for Treble and Bass
- Absolutely air-tight, gorgeous red bellows with black bellows tape
- Backpad for bellows protection
- New straps
- New hard-shell case (gig-bag available on request)
- 23.5 lb
Below
is a link to a shared folder with sound samples and some music. I
suggest you listen to the "demo" first and then if you like to hear
the accordion in action proceed to the two other "having-fun" sound
files. Using headphones will give you a better idea of the tonal
quality of the instrument.
The following (optional) MIDI
modules/arranges are available for purchase with this accordion
- Ketron
SD3 like new, custom
made travel case or gig bag included
- Orla
XM800
- Roland
MK-7m
Please, reed the comments in the
pictures area below for more technical details. The new owner
will enjoy a beautiful instrument. The MIDI will open a
whole new world for orchestration and musical expression. The
microphones can be used independent of the MIDI. Call me at
973-219-9259 to schedule your visit to the Accordion Gallery and
try this beautiful instrument.
The original owner filed the lower end of
the Palm Master switch to avoid hitting it inadvertently while playing
sitting on a chair.
By the way, the top of the line
PetosaAM-1100 accordions have a cut out at that area of the palm
master switch by design.
The Music
Maker MIDI came with a built-in sound card and the 1/4" jack connector
positioned closer to the keyboard was used to access the built-in
sounds. I received the accordion with a smaller, custom-made power
supply that sends MIDI out to any MIDI module/arranger (see pictures
below). With this power supply this is MIDI Out setup. In other words,
you will need an external MIDI module to use the electronic features.
I have
not yet tried the accordion with an original MusicTech power supply to
check if the built-in sound card works. If it does this will be a nice
bonus.
The
Sehhneiser condenser microphones work independent of the MIDI. Use the
1/4" jack pickup labeled with the white sticker.
A
High-quality audio cable is included.
The MIDI
is a current model, factory installed. It uses electromagnetic sensors.
The reeds
are hand made and very responsive.
The
picture below shows the custom-made compact MIDI power supply with
attached power adapter, blue MIDI data cable (connects to the accordion)
and black MIDI Out cable (connects to the "MIDI In" of any external MIDI
module). On the right side is the audio cable for the built-in
microphones.
Call 973-219-9259 with any questions or
to schedule your visit to the Accordion Gallery.
